EP4070004A1 - Plug-in coupling for fluid lines - Google Patents
Plug-in coupling for fluid linesInfo
- Publication number
- EP4070004A1 EP4070004A1 EP20800052.1A EP20800052A EP4070004A1 EP 4070004 A1 EP4070004 A1 EP 4070004A1 EP 20800052 A EP20800052 A EP 20800052A EP 4070004 A1 EP4070004 A1 EP 4070004A1
- Authority
- EP
- European Patent Office
- Prior art keywords
- ring
- locking
- line section
- openings
- plug
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Pending
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- 238000005859 coupling reaction Methods 0.000 title claims abstract description 49
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- 230000002787 reinforcement Effects 0.000 claims abstract description 13
- 239000007769 metal material Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 4
- 230000000903 blocking effect Effects 0.000 claims description 5
- 238000007789 sealing Methods 0.000 claims description 2
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- 230000003014 reinforcing effect Effects 0.000 description 4
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Classifications
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16L37/00—Couplings of the quick-acting type
- F16L37/08—Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially overlapping ends is maintained by locking members
- F16L37/084—Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking
- F16L37/088—Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking by means of a split elastic ring
Definitions
- the invention relates to a plug-in coupling for fluid lines, comprising at least one female line section, which is essentially made of plastic and into which a male line section can be inserted in a sealing manner, and a resilient locking device, by means of which the line sections can be locked and unregulated with one another, the device at least one Has spring locking element and the female line section has locking openings which correspond to the at least one spring locking element.
- Such plug-in couplings are known, for example, as VDA plug-in couplings for a large number of applications.
- the line sections are often made of plastic.
- the line sections are exposed to significant pressure fluctuations, vibrations and heat radiation from engine components.
- DE 102012 007670 A1 discloses a generic plug-in coupling in which the locking device has a locking device, an actuating device and a pretensioning device.
- the locking device engages with locking elements through openings in the female line section, whereby a male line section can be locked by means of a corresponding groove in the female line section. This locking can be canceled again via the actuating device.
- this solution is quite complex due to the large number of components, it also has the disadvantage, like similar, known solutions, that the openings in which the locking elements engage can deflect in plastic parts due to the dynamic loads on the plug-in coupling described. The openings can also break out, so that the plug-in couplings can be destroyed.
- the invention was based on the object of improving a plug-in coupling of the type described in such a way that it withstands dynamic loads with a high degree of safety.
- the female line section has at least one reinforcement made of a metallic material in the area of the blocking openings.
- a metallic reinforcement can absorb a high surface pressure, so that holding forces of the spring locking element engaging in the locking openings can be easily absorbed even with dynamic loads.
- the at least one metallic reinforcement is designed as a ring which is arranged around the female line section in the area of the blocking openings.
- the metallic ring has openings which correspond to the locking openings, so that the spring locking element can engage both through the openings in the metallic ring and through the locking openings when the coupling is fully assembled.
- the metallic ring is designed as a slotted spring ring and the female line section has axially spaced ring webs between which the slotted spring ring can be positioned so that the spring ring is axially fixed on the female line section.
- the ring webs also absorb the forces that are transmitted from the spring locking element to the spring ring, so that an even better distribution of forces is possible.
- the metallic ring is designed as a closed ring with a predetermined diameter, wherein the closed ring can be embedded in the plastic of the female line section during the production of the female line section.
- FIG. 1 shows an exploded view of the female line section of a plug-in coupling according to the invention with a slotted spring washer
- FIG. 2 shows the female line section with a slotted spring washer in the assembled state in a perspective illustration
- FIG. 3 shows a female line section with a closed, embedded metallic ring in a longitudinal section.
- FIG. 1 shows a female part 1 of a plug-in coupling according to the invention in an exploded view.
- the female part 1 is referred to below as the coupling sleeve 1 and has a base body 2 with two annularly arranged, axially spaced annular webs 2A.
- the base body 2 has locking slits 3, spaced apart in the circumferential direction, and a recess 4, arranged in a ring.
- the recess 4 is used to accommodate an anti-rotation device, not shown here.
- a locking clip 5 has a spring clip 6 and locking pawls 7.
- the locking clip 5 is formed from a spring wire 5A, with the spring clip 6 and locking pawls 7 being formed by bends in the wire 5A.
- the ends of the locking clip 5 are also formed as rounded end pieces 8 by bending the wire 5 A to facilitate assembly.
- a slotted reinforcement ring 9 made of metallic material has openings 10 which correspond in position and number to the locking slots 3 of the coupling sleeve 1.
- FIG. 2 the assembly of the coupling sleeve 1 with the reinforcing ring 9 and the locking clip 5 is shown in perspective.
- the slotted reinforcing ring 9 is pushed onto the base body 2 of the coupling sleeve 1 in such a way that it comes to rest between the ring 2A and its openings 10 each form an aligned opening with the locking slots 3 of the base body 2 of the coupling sleeve 1.
- the locking clip 5 is attached to the assembly of the base body 2 and locking clip 5 in such a way that its locking pawls 7 protrude into the aligned openings in the openings 10 of the reinforcement ring 9 and locking slots 3 of the base body 2 of the coupling sleeve 1.
- a coupling plug can be inserted into the coupling sleeve 1, the pawls 7 being resiliently movable outwards and being able to be latched behind suitably shaped elements of the coupling plug, which is not shown and known per se. If dynamic forces occur in the axial direction when the clutch is fully assembled, these can be transferred to the reinforcement ring 9 via the locking clip 5.
- the locking clip 5 is supported on the annular webs 2A of the coupling sleeve 1, so that the forces are not intercepted between the pawls 7 of the locking clip 5 and the locking slots 3 of the coupling sleeve 1, but between the reinforcing ring 9 and the annular webs 2A. Because of the significantly larger contact surfaces, the surface pressure is therefore significantly lower, so that the blocking slots 3 can be prevented from breaking out.
- a coupling plug 12 is inserted into the base body 2 of the coupling sleeve 1.
- a seal 13 and a support ring 14 are arranged between the coupling plug 12 and the coupling sleeve 1.
- the locking clip 5 protrudes with its pawls 7 through the openings 10 and the
- the reinforcing ring 9 is already in the base body during the manufacture of the base body 2 of the coupling sleeve 1
Abstract
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Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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DE102019218733.1A DE102019218733A1 (en) | 2019-12-03 | 2019-12-03 | Plug-in coupling for fluid lines |
PCT/EP2020/080038 WO2021110325A1 (en) | 2019-12-03 | 2020-10-26 | Plug-in coupling for fluid lines |
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EP4070004A1 true EP4070004A1 (en) | 2022-10-12 |
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EP20800052.1A Pending EP4070004A1 (en) | 2019-12-03 | 2020-10-26 | Plug-in coupling for fluid lines |
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US (1) | US20230003323A1 (en) |
EP (1) | EP4070004A1 (en) |
CN (1) | CN114729719A (en) |
DE (1) | DE102019218733A1 (en) |
WO (1) | WO2021110325A1 (en) |
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DE3831611C2 (en) * | 1988-09-17 | 1998-04-09 | Manibs Spezialarmaturen | Method for producing a transition coupling from a metal tube and a plastic tube with a sleeve |
DE10024303B4 (en) * | 2000-05-17 | 2005-09-08 | Rasmussen Gmbh | Recording coupling device of a plug-in coupling and plug-in coupling with the receiving coupling device |
JP2005042794A (en) * | 2003-07-28 | 2005-02-17 | Togo Seisakusho Corp | Connector, and clamp guide and clamp used for the connector |
US7497478B2 (en) * | 2004-07-29 | 2009-03-03 | Miniature Precision Components, Inc. | Duct assembly |
DE102008046143A1 (en) * | 2008-09-05 | 2010-03-11 | Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft | Quick-coupler arrangement for use in cooling circuit of internal-combustion engine of motor vehicle to connect e.g. cooling water hose, has separation force producing device producing force that acts between connecting piece and coupler |
DE102012007670A1 (en) | 2012-04-17 | 2013-10-17 | Veritas Ag | Plug-in coupling for fluid lines |
AT512397B1 (en) * | 2012-05-07 | 2013-08-15 | Henn Gmbh & Co Kg | Plug connection for connecting lines for pressurized liquids or gases |
AT517085B1 (en) * | 2015-10-07 | 2016-11-15 | Henn Gmbh & Co Kg | Connector for connecting lines for liquid or gaseous media |
AT518865B1 (en) * | 2017-02-13 | 2018-02-15 | Henn Gmbh & Co Kg | Connector assembly for use in a vehicle |
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2019
- 2019-12-03 DE DE102019218733.1A patent/DE102019218733A1/en active Pending
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2020
- 2020-10-26 US US17/756,715 patent/US20230003323A1/en active Pending
- 2020-10-26 EP EP20800052.1A patent/EP4070004A1/en active Pending
- 2020-10-26 WO PCT/EP2020/080038 patent/WO2021110325A1/en unknown
- 2020-10-26 CN CN202080083091.3A patent/CN114729719A/en active Pending
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CN114729719A (en) | 2022-07-08 |
WO2021110325A1 (en) | 2021-06-10 |
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US20230003323A1 (en) | 2023-01-05 |
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